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Make an Informed Vaccine Decision for the Health of Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Childhood Shots Paperback – June 1, 2010

by Mayer Eisenstein (Author)
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The current schedule of recommended vaccines is so crowded that doctors give babies several shots during a single office visit -- up to eight vaccines all at one time. Parents — and doctors — often forget that vaccines are drugs. How often do we, as adults, take that many drugs at the same time? Would we be more surprised if we did or did not have an adverse reaction? Dr. Mayer Eisenstein has practiced medicine, delivered babies, and provided families with preventive healthcare services for over 35 years. This honest guide to childhood shots was written especially for concerned parents. With Dr. Eisenstein's help, it is now possible to make informed vaccine decisions. In this book you will learn... * The prevalence and seriousness of each disease, including who is most at risk. * How each vaccine is made, with a complete list of ingredients. * Side effects of each vaccine, with a summary of significant studies. * Precautions parents can take to protect their children. Includes Essential Information on Every Childhood Vaccine!
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  1. Print length
    224 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    New Atlantean Press
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 2010
  5. Dimensions
    6.32 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9781881217367
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1881217367
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"A MUST READ for anyone considering vaccination. Parents will be prepared to make truly informed decisions that can affect their children for generations to come." --Jerry Kartzinel, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrics

"A comprehensive research-based review for parents wanting to hear the untold story about vaccines. Thank you for this reputable resource; I will continually recommend this book to parents and healthcare professionals alike." --Susan McCreadie, MD, Board Certified Pediatrician

"An absolute MUST READ for medical professionals and motivated laypeople seeking facts and proper guidance, not more political policy masquerading as scientific truth." --Thomas E. Levy, MD, JD, Cardiology and Internal Medicine

"As a medical doctor, I learned a lot from this book and wholeheartedly recommend it to both professionals and laypeople. It is well researched with extensive references." --Gary G. Kohls, MD, Family Medicine

"The most honest, comprehensive, and informative book ever written on this troubling topic." --Keith Scott-Mumby, MD, MB ChB, PhD

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Dr. Eisenstein, MD, JD, MPH is the Founder and Medical Director of Homefirst Health Services. Homefirst provides a full range of family healthcare services in Chicago, with four medical centers. Since 1973, Homefirst doctors have delivered over 15,000 babies at home -- most of whom have never been vaccinated -- serving more than 75,000 parents, grandparents, and children. (Homefirst doctors have NO cases of autism in their unvaccinated children.) Dr. Eisenstein's healthcare philosophy -- minimal reliance upon prescription drugs, antibiotics, and medical intervention as a first line of treatment -- comes from his many years in medicine, law, and Public Health, combined with his years as a husband, father, and grandfather.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1881217361
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Atlantean Press; First Edition, First edition (June 1, 2010)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781881217367
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1881217367
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.32 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find this book provides useful information about vaccines and diseases. They find it well-researched and easy to understand, making it a must-read for new parents. The book explains the good and bad aspects of each vaccine, providing scientific evidence and case studies. Readers appreciate the clear explanations of side effects and risks.

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Customers find the book informative and helpful for parents considering vaccinations. They appreciate the well-researched content that explains vaccine ingredients, side effects, and scientific evidence. The book provides clear explanations and references for understanding vaccine injuries.

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Customers find the book easy to read and informative. They say it explains the benefits and risks of each vaccine, making it a must-read for new parents. The closing chapters are also appreciated.

"...Regardless, the book is well worth the read and if you're willing to unplug from the Matrix you'll be near sickened at the reality of what the..." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They say it's well-written with numerous sources.

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Customers find the book provides information about vaccine side effects and risks. They appreciate the scientific evidence and that it's not just against vaccines.

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  • Trent G.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Parents - Read this Book with an Open Mind. God will lead you...
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2014
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    I read the book, word by work, line by line and page by page. As a trial lawyer who has sued numerous pharmaceutical companies over unsafe drugs and/or drugs with inadequate warnings I was extremely leery of swallowing the entire hook recommended by our doctor. Our first child was vaccinated and our twin boys were vaccinated at birth, but I begin researching the issues deeper for numerous reasons. One being the intense fever all the children had after the vaccines.

    The book makes a succinct vaccine by vaccine and disease by disease conveyance of the information that is readily available to an objective mind. My wife and I have experienced some truly bizarre persecution for our decision not to vaccine any further, yet with the information in this book and my research of the citations/sources we are completely comfortable w/ our decision.

    My recommendation for any parent and health care professional is to simply read the book w/ an open mind. During law school there were a number of legal positions which we were taught as valid and correct several of which I now staunchly oppose. Thus, the medical community will undoubtedly pressure you to vaccinate and be bias in their recommendation for such. Our pediatrician actually said we would not be able to get our children into day care or school if we did not vaccinate. This is untrue for our state which is distributing given as a medical professional she was using as a means of pressure for us to vaccinate our children an argument of ostracization, moreover given it was and is totally untrue.

    Regardless, the book is well worth the read and if you're willing to unplug from the Matrix you'll be near sickened at the reality of what the pharmaceutical industry in collusion w/ our governmental officials is doing. We are not anti-vaccine, but pro-information which has lead us to not be willing to accept the risk associated w/ the diseases most all of which pose little risk of death and if infection were to occur actually allow for the natural anti-body development and life long immunity process to occur.

    May God bless your reading of this book (which I hope you do) and perhaps open your mind to the truth...

    The Bible in Revelation discusses one of the end time deceptions which was propagated by the great merchants of the earth for the purpose of profits over people. - - "For your merchants were the greatest in the world, and you deceived the nations with your sorceries." [Greek for Sorceries = φαρμακείᾳ or pharmakeia] Revelation 18:23 (NLT)
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  • M. Radu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Scientific evidence in everyday language
    Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2010
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    This book has the following chapters:
    Polio
    Influenza
    Tetanus
    Diphteria
    Pertussis, DTP/DTaP
    Measles
    Mumps
    Rubella
    MMR
    Autism
    Chickenpox
    Hepatitis A
    Hepatitis B
    Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib)
    Pheumococcal
    Moningococcal
    Rotavirus
    Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
    Multiple Vaccines
    Aluminum
    Ingredients
    Social Obligation
    I found this book to be one of the most informative books on vaccines, alongside The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child (Sears Parenting Library) by Robert Sears. I recommend buying both. This book is very well documented and references scientific evidence, studies and publications of the medical field at the end of each chapter that support its findings. This is one of the few vaccines books that focuses on scientific evidence from the established traditional medical field, as opposed to others that are full of stories and quotes from family members of vaccinated children (which though impressive do not amount to scientific evidence), or others that focus on alternative medicine and present it as better in all regards to traditional medicine (and thus ignore the weight of evidence in traditional medicine itself of vaccine effects, and the worth of traditional medicine methods in general). This book is for the person that wants solid, informed, documented, scientific evidence of the effect of vaccines, knowing that either by vaccinating or not vaccinating, a risk is still taken: either the risk of contacting the disease, or the risk of suffering the adverse effects of the vaccine. The book presents the evidence of which of the two risks is greater for each individual vaccine. The book is written in everyday plain English, easy to understand.
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  • Jessica L. Swaray
    5.0 out of 5 stars important information backed up by peer reviewed research
    Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2013
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    I am the mother of a 4 month old and have been concerned about the use of vaccines for many reasons. The information in this book blew me away. All information is cited from peer-reviewed literature published in prestigious medical journals as well as the CDC itself. That I think is very important--its not just some 'out there' doctor spewing crazy theories. The information he shares is available to the general public. The author summarizes it all for the reader in an easy to read way. I have a graduate degree in Biology so perhaps it was easier for me to read but honestly I think that anyone concerned will grab this information and be shocked. I think vaccines have their place, but in today's age with the number, timing, and some unnecessary vaccines (with their shocking preservatives), parents need to make informed decisions, not just blindly listen to their doctor.
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  • Lawrence Jamerson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good reference book.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2011
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    A well-written and researched book with numerous sources and references to back up the facts spoken of.

    I think it would be wise for any parent to thoroughly research all the pros and cons of vaccinations, and give much scrutiny to popular opinions that are coerced by those profiting from vaccines.

    I have interviewed half a dozen pediatricians on the subject of vaccines and none of them seem to be more educated on them than the marketing literature given them by the manufacturers. Not one was aware of the dangers, even though they are written on the vaccine inserts.

    This ignorance makes books like this definitely worth reading.
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  • Laelie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference resource
    Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2010
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    Each section details various aspects to each shot commonly administered, risks, side effects, case reports, efficacy etc as well as detailing the illnesses the shots are designed to prevent, and any documented links to other illnesses. Great just to read through for anyone researching immunisation in general, but most valuable as a tool to refer back to individually when discussing each parrticular shot, whether it be with friends and relatives or with your doctor. Highly informative with extensive references.
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  • Cara
    5.0 out of 5 stars HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Great resource full of solid information and great research!
    Reviewed in Canada on September 17, 2019
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    This book is a straightforward and helpful look at basic vaccine information, supporting parents in making a truly informed decision. It lists the vaccine ingredients (there are more than most people think, and more that can cause an allergic reaction than just eggs, and not "just saline and virus/disease particle" as an eminent pro-vaccine-mandate proponent recently was quoted as saying, erroneously), the effectiveness & efficacy of each vaccine, the illnesses they are designed to prevent, and side effects of both the illnesses themselves, and the vaccines that are meant to protect. In some cases the side effects of the vaccine may be considered less of a concern than those of the illness, but it's concerning to me that all vaccineable illnesses are considered of so great a concern that informed consent is being considered to be unnecessary by many; the perspective that because it exists and is being recommended, it must be the best option for all people regardless of genetic history etc. All in all, this book offers great info and insight into many components that aren't being shared at the time of well baby visits. I highly recommend this book for an efficient look into vaccine information, so each person can make an informed medical treatment decision for their children.
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  • Mandy Ross
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 10, 2019
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    Has a lot of information in it. Informative
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  • Latoya Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars I bought it
    Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2013
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    Every parent for or against vaccines should read this before you make any decision.
    This book is up to date and lists all ingredients in each vaccine and side effects.
    It also lists what can happen if you do or dont vaccinate.

    The most helpful and smart thing I have purchased as a mom
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  • kingham01
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 24, 2014
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    Excellent book. Very informative.
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  • C26C26
    5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely recommended!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2018
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    This book is very well written in an easy-to-understand way.
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